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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1901
Page
4
Fragmented OCR shows a historical newspaper snippet with names like IVY NICHARD and F. WYNER and references to The Times Tribune style. It mentions publishing letters under real names, editorial revision, and advertising terms, plus crude notes on naturalists and a miswritten press scene.
The piece argues the city council should act within its charter and veto powers while reassuring the public about next year's tax levy. It laments the street railway strike and warns against public distrust, urging business to adapt without letting a prolonged conflict cripple the town.
The piece outlines a Pittsburg political clash over a ripper charter pushed by Flinn allies in Allegheny County. It notes opposition from Republicans including Connell and Lackawanna delegates, concerns over reform versus machine influence, and a looming state election impact. It mentions a $5.57 tax-related donation from a Washington source as part of broader funding concerns.
A blurred narrative describes a man accused of defrauding a neighbor and concerns over an attempt to obtain permission to present before Congress. It mentions a letter from Mantle to Washington and a plan to appear in Washington, with hopes of influencing policy and the administration’s handling of a propitious matter.
A garbled article discusses potato price shifts toward a dollar a bushel, scare of shortages, and consumer adaptation. It touches bread substitution, Prohibition politics, and public figures, noting King Edward's health and Schley as contemporary topics, amid economic strain and social debate.
The piece outlines divided views on Sunday liquor sales in New York City districts. Supporters cite public welfare and orderly enforcement. opponents argue for law abidance and limited store hours. Readers voice concerns about consent rules and notice requirements for proposed saloons.
President Scranton defends new water and gas charges amid city council debate. He cites revenue needs and argues rates must reflect public utility costs while opposing broad rate hikes A concerted push from residents and officials seeks a fair distribution with opposition to excessive increases.
Finley announces a special Thanksgiving offering of table linens napkins and embroidered linens following a prosperous year of linen selling. The trade is thanked for patronage with a promotion claiming highest grade goods at the lowest possible prices.
Strictly all linen and a high quality sale. Comes in a good assortment of tables, napkins, and damask sets. Prices span from lower figures to premium options with hemstitched and embroidered designs. Full line includes German silver bleach napkins and large heavy weight linens.
A display showcases a robust line of Lhiese products including novelties like curbveldercad and hemeatiteried, Doyleys, Scarfs, Shame, Spreads, Lunch Clothes, Table cloths, Linen Towels. Notable items include 100 dozen alllinen tuck towels with white body and colored borders, priced at 120 per dozen, and fine linen drawnwork towels hemmed and fringed.
A fragmented blurb discusses export totals for October and the U S position in trade with Porto Rico. It mentions the volume of imports and exports, shifting patterns, and references to policymakers and economic conditions in the United States and associated authorities.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions social and legal topics, venues and trials, with scattered names and places. The garbled text hints at city events and possible officials or proceedings, but lacks clear dates, participants, or outcomes.
A garbled Telegramish fragment describes shortages and uncertainty among Hassidic communities in Russia. The text references food, dates, and places with unclear names, suggesting distress during famine with mixed foreign terms and fragmented phrases.
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